Drogba endured a fairly quiet night on his return to Chelsea, but speaking after the match Terry was quick to praise the Ivory Coast international.

"It was really strange actually - even in the first leg, he's so strong," he told Sky Sports.

"When the ball goes up from the keeper, no matter how strong you are, you can't get it off him and I don't think there's anyone better in the world, even still today doing that job in that role.

"He's still a massive threat and still a top, top player and I think it was great for him to finally get a proper send-off from the Chelsea fans tonight.

"Didier's been in the dressing room saying 'hello' to everyone, it's like the old boys reuniting tonight but it's a good win, there's some happy faces and now we focus on the weekend."

Terry also felt his side were rarely troubled by Galatasaray and admitted that Eto’o's fourth minute goal had allowed his side to relax.

"I thought it was fairly comfortable tonight throughout the game. Didier had a chance late on, but other than that, they didn't really threaten,” he added.

"I think with the early goal as well, that settled us. But even at 2-0, they were always in the game because a goal puts us on a knife edge at the end. But thankfully it was 2-0 and another clean sheet."